(1.) Rule. Mr.Rashesh Rindani, learned Assistant Government Pleader, waives service of notice of Rule on behalf of respondents Nos.1,2 and 4, Mr.Kaushal D.Pandya, learned advocate, waives service of notice of Rule on behalf of respondent No.3 and Mr.Sunil L.Mehta, learned advocate, waives service of notice of Rule on behalf of respondent No.5. On the facts and in the circumstances of the case, and with the consent of the learned advocates for the respective parties, the petition is being finally heard and decided.
(2.) The challenge in this petition preferred under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, is to the Notification dated 16-07-2011, issued by the Commissioner of Police, Surat City, under the provisions of Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, ("The Code" for short).
(3.) The brief factual background leading to the filing of the petition is as follows: